City of Plainview National Service Park improvements appropriation and bond issuance authorization

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Drazkowski

Funds up to 1.8 million in bonds to Plainview to construct, furnish, and equip the Military and Peace Corps Plaza at the National Service Park.

Referred to Capital Investment

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Overview

Jurisdiction: Minnesota

Session: 2025-2026

Title: City of Plainview National Service Park improvements appropriation and bond issuance authorization

Purpose: To provide state funding and authorize the issuance of state bonds to support improvements, furnishings, and equipment for the Military and Peace Corps Plaza at the National Service Park in Plainview.

Main Purpose and Intent

The bill seeks to support capital improvements at the National Service Park in Plainview, specifically the Military and Peace Corps Plaza.

It funds construction, furnishings, and equipment through a state grant to the City of Plainview.

It authorizes the sale of state bonds to finance the appropriation.

Key Provisions and Changes

Section 1: Plainview; National Service Park Improvements

Subdivision 1 – Appropriation:

Amount: $1,800,000 is appropriated.
Source: Bond proceeds fund.
Recipient and Use: A grant to the City of Plainview to construct, furnish, and equip the Military and Peace Corps Plaza of the National Service Park in Plainview.

Subdivision 2 – Bond Sale:

The Commissioner of Management and Budget is authorized to sell and issue bonds in an amount up to $1,800,000.
Bonds are to be issued under applicable Minnesota statutes (sections 16A.631 to 16A.675) and the Minnesota Constitution (Article XI, sections 4 to 7).

Effective Date

The act becomes effective the day after final enactment.

Who Is Affected

City of Plainview: Receives a grant to fund improvements, furnishings, and equipment for the National Service Park project.

State Finances: Utilizes bond proceeds to finance the appropriation; outlines the bonding process and terms per Minnesota law.

Military and Peace Corps Plaza: The project targeted for improvements, which may include infrastructure, displays, amenities, and related resources within the National Service Park.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduction and Referral: Referred to the Capital Investment committee (April 27, 2026).

Legislative Action: The bill is in the stage of introduction and committee referral; it has not yet undergone floor debate or passage.

Funding Mechanism: Requires authorization to issue up to $1.8 million in state bonds, with expenditures drawn as a grant to Plainview for project costs.

Effective Date: Immediate after enactment; the appropriation and bonding authorization become effective the day after final enactment.

Notes for Readers

The bill explicitly ties the funding to the construction, furnishing, and equipping of the Military and Peace Corps Plaza within the National Service Park.

It relies on the standard state bond-issuance framework, meaning repayment and terms will follow established state debt management procedures.

No additional appropriations or revenue sources are proposed beyond the bond proceeds for this project.

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